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Indirect Tax Manager

Focus: Motor Fuel Tax & Indirect Sales Tax

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager in Houston to lead compliance, reporting, and planning related to motor fuel taxes and indirect sales & use taxes. This role will be responsible for managing multi-state tax obligations, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting audits, and partnering with internal stakeholders to optimize indirect tax processes.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with motor fuel excise taxes, strong indirect tax technical knowledge, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities:

+ Manage motor fuel tax compliance, including excise, fuel use, IFTA, and related state and federal filings

+ Oversee sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including registrations, filings, and payments

+ Monitor changes in indirect tax legislation and regulations and assess business impact

+ Lead and support state and local tax audits, including information requests and dispute resolution

+ Review tax calculations, accruals, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness

+ Partner with accounting, operations, and IT teams to improve indirect tax processes and controls

+ Support system implementations or enhancements related to tax determination and reporting

+ Provide guidance on tax treatment for new products, services, and business initiatives

+ Maintain documentation, procedures, and internal controls related to indirect tax compliance

+ Assist with tax planning initiatives to minimize risk and optimize tax positions

Requirements

Indirect Tax Manager Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax (Master’s in Tax a plus)

+ 5–8+ years of indirect tax experience, with a strong emphasis on motor fuel tax

+ Proven experience with sales & use tax compliance across multiple states

+ Strong understanding of excise taxes, fuel tax regulations, and reporting requirements

+ Experience managing tax audits and working with taxing authorities

+ CPA or other relevant certification preferred

+ Advanced Excel skills; experience with tax engines or compliance software a plus

+ Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

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